Hi Jan I cannot think of anywhere in Sydney known as St Vincent's, other than the hospital area. The Catholic Church owned a tract of land stretching from Oxford St, between Darlinghurst & Paddington, almost to Kings Cross, up until about 1980 - they probably still do. This area was much larger than that taken up by the hospital alone, at least as I recall from that time. My understanding is that the terrace houses they purchased were intended as dwellings for the poor & hospital staff. This presumably included nurses. The only thing is that the 1830's seems a bit early for all this to have happened. What remains of the houses there now would seem likely built late 1800's. Was Maria a nurse? There might be a clue in that French name?? Cheers Glenn Collyer Hello all I have a marriage certificate for Michael Leary (O'Leary) and Maria Perrier, who lived most of their adult lives in Singleton and who are both buried in the Queen Street Cemetery Singleton. They were married St Andrew's Church Sydney on 5 September 1836 and abode was given as Sydney and St Vincents. Was there an area in Sydney or the Hunter known as St Vincents or could this be referring to St Vincent's Hospital? Any help appreciated. Regards, Jan Koperberg Blue Mountains, brrrrr!!!!